Bellamy has been sidelined with hamstring and knee injuries for two months, but has trained all week ahead of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's first Premier League match.

New signing Magnus Wolff Eikrem looks set to be named on the bench after arriving from Heerenveen earlier in the week.

West Ham record signing Andy Carroll could make his first appearance of the season.

The forward is yet to play this campaign due to a heel injury, but manager Sam Allardyce could throw his star man back into action.

Loanee Roger Johnson will make his league debut for the Hammers against his former club with fellow defenders James Collins (groin) and Winston Reid (ankle) still absent and Joey O'Brien sidelined after taking a knock in midweek.